Simon Ward

Yeah I think Cadet in the ‘60s and then Blue Note in the early ‘70s before maybe Columbia or CBS after that?

Nice find! I feel like this got re-issued (or reworked with a similar track listing) in the 90s for the ‘Blue’ series in the UK - will see if I can find reference to what I’m thinking of!

whilst we're at it we also have a couple of advert spots left in the next issue that I'd quite like to fill this week so I don't have to think about it any more

so if you fancy reaching the coolest readers in the tabletop game scene & want more info, drop us a line at advertise@wyrd.science

ta!

2026-02-14 The Secret Handshake - Louise T | LWSTD-FM -------------------- Love Will Save The Day FM is a self-sustained community & online radio station that amplifies art, culture & music from the margins. It’s owned & operated by a co-operative that's...

For #TSH catch-up crew. Enjoy! www.mixcloud.com/lwstd-fm/202...

Just seen on the Acid Jazz Records Instagram that someone has nicked James Taylor’s tour van with his two Hammond C3 organs in (that he’s had since forming JTQ in the mid ‘80s) and I am absolutely raging on his behalf. Hoping the UK Hammond community will be able to find and return them pronto.

Big up the ‘one more coat before bed’ crew ✊🏻

Haha - yeah, Kev’s a terrific chap with an endless array of talents!

Ah Danny that’s lovely of you to say man, thank you. I do enjoy a bit of Cut ‘n Paste action!

Ever grateful to Lou for her continued support too 🙏🏻

It sure it. (I had to put my glasses on to check you’d typed a ‘y’ there.)

Pink translucent cassette standing on a cassette case with purple artwork. Both are on top of a small wooden box.

Vibrant new purchase from last week’s #bandcampfriday was this excellent new tape from Graham Dunning & DJ Food - ‘E-x-t-e-n-d-e-d Turntablism Vol.1’
#CasSunday #MusicChallenge

30 minutes to go. Treat yourself for the next hour and then enjoy the music.

#music #musicsky #radio #podcast #musician

Today's Soho Radio schedule which has me on air at 1600 uk time.

It's Soho Radio today! Have a listen in at 1600 UK time to hear what old nonsense I've got in my box.
www.sohoradiolondon.com

BBC Radio Wales - BBC Introducing with Adam Walton, Himalayas, Georgia Ruth & Frank Black Live tracks from Himalayas, a chat with Georgia Ruth & words of wisdom from Frank Black.

That was one of my favourite shows of recent years… great music and some amazing guests.

If you have an opportunity, it’s here on BBC Sounds…

www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

Thanks for listening / diolch am wrando… couldn’t do this without you.

Nos da x

🙌🏻 Appreciate you giving them a listen! Must get Vol.3 recorded, tracklisting has been written up in a notebook for nearly 10 yrs, about standard gestation for one of my ideas, so it’s probably ready by now :)

❤️ You’re the best Louise, thanks mate.

Happy Funky Valentine’s Day to all who celebrate x

www.mixcloud.com/DrRubberfunk...

A hand painted valentine featuring two red hearts surrounded by blue bows with the words will my heart ever come up to yours my Valentine

Swirling hand painted text in red and blue that reads to mr Adamson with valentine greeting from the Netherne noodles

A Valentine created by an individual whose identity is currently unknown to us, who was compelled to live at Netherne Hospital c.midC20th.
This was made for art therapist Edward Adamson & is signed “the Netherne noodles” presumably a nickname for one of the groups who attended the art therapy studio

Just saw the news on Instagram, very sad to hear this - as you say, a pioneer and hugely influential in the UK.
Condolences to Simon’s family & friends.

If you’ve finished Volume 1, Volume 2 is here : www.mixcloud.com/DrRubberfunk...

Yep isn’t it just - all three are brilliant - I had them on CD first but they got nicked with my whole CD collection late 90s, so I re-bought them on vinyl when simply vinyl did the reissues, and then I’ve found the original Polydor LPs since too. Should probably get the cassettes for the full set.

Thank you!
Yes I’ve loved that Hank cut since I heard it at some rare groove night in a soho basement in the early 90s and pestered the DJ to find out what it was 😍

🙌🏻

Happy Funky Valentine’s Day to all who celebrate x

www.mixcloud.com/DrRubberfunk...

I haven’t even bothered to look at the list for about 10 yrs. I work on the basis that there’ll probably be a few things in the bargain bin that I fancy from previous years when I eventually get into a record shop. But it’s weird that even the majors haven’t bothered with a cash-in cassette or two.

My next guest on The Rough Guide To Rongorongoland is master percussionist, bhangra legend and the architect of Punjabi Disco, Kuljit Bhamra.

Tune on Feb 24th at sohoradio.com

LOUD WOMEN in Kingston-upon-Thames for International Women’s Day, 7 March with RUENA, SPRING MAJOR and WILTING FLOWER LOUD WOMEN is heading to Kingston-upon-Thames, the home of heavy music, for a ferocious International Women’s Day celebration at The Fighting Cocks on Friday 7 March.

LOUD WOMEN in Kingston-upon-Thames for International Women’s Day, 7 March with RUENA, SPRING MAJOR and WILTING FLOWER

LOUD WOMEN is heading to Kingston-upon-Thames, the home of heavy music, for a ferocious International Women’s Day celebration at The Fighting Cocks on Friday 7 March.

It's World Radio Day* today (who knew!). 6-8pm on Soho Radio it's my fortnightly Friday show.

A mix of old & new tonight, with 45 tracks in the crate: hip hop, soul, reggae, bruk, boogie & beats.

*Radio is for life, not just for World Radio Day 📻

www.sohoradio.com // DAB London // smart speakers

The Pianet T is wonderful, and even more lovely with the custom stand (which I covet greatly)
Very gig-able, being the size of a guitar case, if slightly* heavier. Passive electronics, sound ace thru pedals & a nice amp

*they are a lot heavier, but I got mine home on the train the day I bought it.

Breakbeat 45s, by Olympic Cyclone Band 11 track album

Close! The Olympians are from Brooklyn (and have a new album out today!) and there’s a London based Olympians too - BUT, Olympic Cyclone Band is me & @titeknots.bsky.social, so that’s probably what you’re thinking of? olympiccycloneband.bandcamp.com/album/breakb...

Oh more news - your girl features in the all new THE MUSIC IS BLACK exhibition upcoming at the new V&A East Museum.
Opening April 18, 2026 - It's the first ever exhibition at the brand new V&A East Museum in queenelizabetholympicpark, and it celebrates the impact of Black British music and culture.